It was getting on toward supper time when Hoppy and California rode into a little town called Spurlock. They'd gone out of their way in order to stop by and say hello to the niece of Jim Reynolds, an old friend from St Louis. When they get there, Grace looks like she's been crying, and she's worried about Frank, who has changed significantly since they arrived in Spurlock six months ago. Unfortunately, it looks likes there's nothing anyone can do to help...